Professional Clinician
The School of Social Work at Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa strives to enhance the wellbeing of people, whānau and communities by contributing to the development of professional social work.
The school is seeking applicants for one fixed-term position for two years.
At the level of Professional Clinician or Senior Professional Clinician Range 1 in Social Work, 1 FTE (37.5 hours) based on either the Auckland or Manawatū campus.
Ko koe tēnei - About you
Applicants for Professional Clinician are expected to:
- Hold a Master of Social Work or Master of Applied Social Work (or equivalent)
- Be a fully registered social worker with a practising certificate who can teach in the degree programmes and courses offered by the School of Social Work
- Professional social work experience
- Experience in field education
- Experience in tertiary teaching, including online delivery
- Demonstrate commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Demonstrate excellent teamwork and self-management skills
- The salary range for this role is NZ $86,113 - $109,901 (1 FTE)
Applicants for Senior Professional Clinician Range 1 are expected to:
- Possess a doctoral degree (or equivalent)
- Be a fully registered social worker with a practising certificate who can teach in the degree programmes and courses offered by the School of Social Work
- Advanced professional social work experience
- Demonstrate excellence in field education
- Demonstrate excellence in tertiary teaching, including online delivery
- Demonstrate commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Demonstrate excellent teamwork and self-management skills
- The salary range for this role is NZ $107,916 - $132,892 (1 FTE)
Mahi Ngātahi - Who you will work with
The School of Social Work strives to enhance the wellbeing of people, families, whānau and communities by contributing to the development of professional social work. Our programmes are offered nationally from the Auckland and Manawatū campuses. The team includes experts who work on significant issues facing society and social work practice today, spanning the areas of human rights and social justice, social work practice, and the social work profession. We engage in research and consultations across many countries.
In addition to a competitive salary, Massey also offers:
- Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme for eligible employees
- Five university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave
- Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family
- Special staff rates available for campus gym membership
- Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across NZ
- Access to on-campus crèche/day care facilities for dependents of staff on our Manawatū and Auckland campuses
- Comprehensive professional development and training programmes
- Staff fee concession for study with Massey and 30% discount on fees for immediate family of staff undertaking undergraduate study (conditions apply)
Enquiries of an academic nature can be directed to Professor Kieran O'Donoghue, Head of School, email K.B.ODonoghue@massey.ac.nz. Applications must be submitted via our online careers portal. We will not accept emailed applications.
In your cover letter please answer the following application questions:
- Please indicate whether you are applying for the Professional Clinician or Senior Professional Clinician, or both.
- Please indicate which location you would be based at - Auckland or Manawatū campus.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. Applications close Monday 06 April 2026, 11.00pm.
